April 02, 2025

GLP-1 Spending Surged 500% Since 2018

U.S. spending on GLP-1 receptor agonists reached $71.7 billion in 2023. Semaglutide and tirzepatide products have captured 70% of the market as diabetes and weight loss medication use rapidly expands, according to new research.

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April 01, 2025

GEM Helps Put T2D in Remission

Researchers highlight evidence-based lifestyle and pharmacologic strategies, including glycemic excursion minimization and tirzepatide, for early glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

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April 01, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-Up: Key March Updates

March’s FDA approvals feature new biosimilars, first-in-class therapies, expanded indications, and diagnostic innovations across allergy, cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and more.

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March 31, 2025

Tariff Threat: Drugs Could Cost U.S. $750M More

New research reveals 25% tariffs on Canadian pharmaceuticals would impact critical medications, strain supply chains, and potentially increase costs—with 28 drugs having no alternative suppliers.

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March 28, 2025

Cancer–Heart Death Link Exposed

Colorectal cancer patients face up to 45% higher cardiovascular mortality risk within two years of diagnosis, with Black patients and those under 50 experiencing the greatest danger, according to research presented at ACC.25.

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March 25, 2025

Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery Not Deadly, Study

"Partial weight regain after substantial weight loss was associated with a less favorable cardiovascular risk profile and an increased incidence of both microvascular and macrovascular diseases."

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March 21, 2025

FDA Approves Guselkumab for Crohn’s Disease

The FDA has approved guselkumab (TREMFYA®) for moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease, supported by Phase 3 trial data showing clinical and endoscopic superiority over ustekinumab.

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March 21, 2025

Metal Bites: Meat Stick Recall Expands

Chomps beef and turkey sticks pulled from shelves in multi-state recall after metal fragments discovered; manufacturer urges consumers to check lot codes and return affected products for refund.

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March 19, 2025

Study: Sex Differences in Physician Suicide

Researchers found that female physicians had a significantly higher suicide risk than female nonphysicians.

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